So now it was not you that sent me hither, but God: and he hath made me a father to Pharaoh, and lord of all his house, and a ruler throughout all the land of Egypt.
So it wasn't really you who sent me here, but God. He has made me like a father to Pharaoh, the master of his entire household, and a ruler over all of Egypt.
Joseph is telling his brothers that God, not their betrayal, was ultimately behind his journey to Egypt where he became a powerful leader.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Genesis, Joseph had been sold into slavery by his jealous brothers, but through a series of events including his interpretation of Pharaoh's dreams, he rose to a high position as Egypt's administrator. Years later, during a severe famine, his brothers came to Egypt for food, and Joseph revealed his identity, explaining that God had orchestrated his path to save many lives, including their own. This highlights God's overarching plan in the midst of human betrayal and hardship.
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